KANSAS CITY, MO. (December 25, 2017) - MaxPreps and the United Soccer Coaches announced today the 16 boys and 11 girls who have been named the fall MaxPreps/United Soccer Coaches High School State Players of the Week for their on-field efforts from December 25-31, 2017.
The United Soccer Coaches uses results and statistics provided by MaxPreps to select one boy and one girl honoree from each participating state competing during the spring high school season.
Winners receive a MaxPreps/United Soccer Coaches branded letterman's patch and recognition on both MaxPreps and UnitedSoccerCoaches.
Coaches or team administrators must enter the athlete's game stats on MaxPreps by Sunday evening of each week to be considered. High school coaches can obtain an access code for their teams by visiting: www.maxpreps.com/cl.
Boys Winners for December 25th - December 31st
State
| Player Name
| Position
| School
|
Arizona
| Jesus Garcia
| Forward
| Chandler High School (Chandler, AZ)
|
California
| Grant Tilley
| Goalkeeper
| San Marcos High School (San Marcos, CA)
|
Florida
| Gavin Mott-Smith
| Goalkeeper
| Lincoln High School (Tallahassee, FL)
|
Louisiana
| EJ Moralas
| Midfielder
| East Ascension High School (Gonzales, LA)
|
Mississippi
| Ivan Gonzalez
| N/A
| Center Hill High School (Olive Branch, MS)
|
| Texas | Jonathan Alferez
| Forward
| Ennis High School (Ennis, TX)
|
Girls Winner for December 25th - December 31st
State
| Player Name
| Position
| School
|
Arizona
| Anna Bacigalupi
| Goalkeeper
| Millennuim High School (Goodyear, AZ)
|
California
| Ashlin Healy
| N/A
| Academy of our Lady Peace (San Diego, CA)
|
Louisiana
| Blake Alley
| Forward
| St. Louis Catholic High School (Lake Charles, LA)
|
Mississippi
| Annie Chan
| Midfielder
| Center Hill High School (Olive Branch, MS)
|
Texas
| Payton Doiron
| Defender
| Tomball High School (Tomball, TX)
|
About MaxPreps
Founded in August of 2002, MaxPreps is headquartered in Cameron Park, Calif., and is a unit of CBS Interactive.
MaxPreps is America's Source for High School Sports. We are proud to
be involved with America's hometown heroes – the young men and women
working hard to improve their skills, place team above self, and serve
as inspirations to their local communities.
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We do this in partnership with nearly 40,000 varsity coaches throughout
the United States.
About the United Soccer Coaches
Founded in 1941, United Soccer Coaches is the trusted and unifying
voice, advocate and partner for coaches at all levels of the game. The
association provides programs and services that enhance, encourage and
contribute to the development and recognition of soccer coaches, their
players and the game we love. To learn more, visit
UnitedSoccerCoaches.
